A review by froggymoons
Home Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of my favorite concepts is taking typical tropes and making them sapphic. So when I found out that Dahlia Adler was writing a sapphic cheerleader/football player book, I was super excited to read it. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for letting me read the eARC in exchange for an honest review. 

This book is just as upbeat and cheerful as it is realistic and raw. There are themes of homophobia and misogyny throughout which makes sense considering the book is set in a small town in North Florida. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the romance between Amber and Jack. The book being dual pov definitely improved my experience with the characters and the overall plot.

There are also a lot of things I enjoyed on the side of Amber and Jack's romance such as Miguel's side plot and his friendship/ fake relationship with Amber for obvious reasons. I also loved the way the characters were able to be honest with each other about their feelings and have healthy communication. (It's honestly difficult to say everything I loved without giving too much away).
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